Tools for engagement: managing emotional states for learner success

Jensen, Eric 1950- (Author).

Summary: This book contains practical information on helping students of every age become more engaged, focused, and successful. It presents information on different emotional states and how to adapt the learning process to work effectively with those states. Includes practical activities that will arouse curiosity, promote accountability, ease transitions, boost confidence, and enhance understanding and retention.

Record details

ISBN: 1890460389
Physical Description: print
ix, 205 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Publisher: San Diego, CA. : The Brain Store, c2003.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographic references (p. 198-201).

Formatted Contents Note:

"What are states?" -- "Why bother?": Rational behind managing states -- "Huh": Arousal states for learning -- "Yikes!": High energy states -- "Uh-oh!": State of healthy concern -- "Movin' On": States of transition -- "Ah-hh": State of well-being -- "I got it!": In-depth learning with confidence -- "Peace and quiet": States of reflection and calm -- "Yahoo!": States of celebration and reward -- "How do I do it?": Methods of mastering state management.